Exciting Wine Trivia
Brush your knowledge on wine with these quiz questions and score a perfect.
- 1.
What gives red wine its character?
- A.
Tannin
- B.
Alcohol
- C.
Sugar
- D.
Color
Correct Answer
A. Tannin -
- 2.
In Australia, Syrah is known as what?
- A.
Barbera
- B.
Shiraz
- C.
Grenache
- D.
Malbec
Correct Answer
B. Shiraz -
- 3.
What do you call wines that are named for their grape?
- A.
White Wines
- B.
Blended Wines
- C.
Champagnes
- D.
Varietal Wines
Correct Answer
D. Varietal Wines -
- 4.
Why should the bottle be stored so that the wine touches the cork?
- A.
So The Cork Won't Get Stuck
- B.
So The Wine Won't Turn To Vinegar
- C.
So The Bottle Won't Leak
- D.
So That Air Cannot Enter The Bottle
Correct Answer
D. So That Air Cannot Enter The Bottle -
- 5.
What turns wine to vinegar?
- A.
Yeast
- B.
Salt
- C.
Sugar
- D.
Oxygen
Correct Answer
D. Oxygen -
- 6.
What term refers to the acid content or acid level of a wine?
- A.
Complexity
- B.
Body
- C.
Acidity
- D.
Balance
Correct Answer
C. Acidity -
- 7.
What term is the opposite of "sweet" when referring to wine?
- A.
Dry
- B.
Sour
- C.
Tart
- D.
Spicy
Correct Answer
A. Dry -
- 8.
What is another term for a wine's bouquet or aroma?
- A.
Smell
- B.
Blush
- C.
Depth
- D.
Nose
Correct Answer
D. Nose -
- 9.
What term refers to the flavor of the wine in the mouth?
- A.
Palate
- B.
Acidity
- C.
Nose
- D.
Balance
Correct Answer
A. Palate -
- 10.
Wine with hints of dry leaves, forest or mushrooms would be described as what?
- A.
Floral
- B.
Spicy
- C.
Fruity
- D.
Earthy
Correct Answer
D. Earthy -
- 11.
Wine with hints of honeysuckle or violets would be described as what?
- A.
Floral
- B.
Sweet
- C.
Earthy
- D.
Spicy
Correct Answer
A. Floral -
- 12.
What term refers to the wine's aroma?
- A.
Tannin
- B.
Body
- C.
Bouquet
- D.
Texture
Correct Answer
C. Bouquet -
- 13.
What grape is often simply referred to as "Cab"?
- A.
Sauvignon Blanc
- B.
Cabernet Franc
- C.
Cabernet Sauvignon
- D.
Pinot Noir
Correct Answer
C. Cabernet Sauvignon -
- 14.
Why is France more known for its wines than Germany or Italy?
- A.
More Coastline
- B.
Diversity Of Climate
- C.
More Sunny Days
- D.
More Rivers
Correct Answer
B. Diversity Of Climate -
- 15.
"Vin de Table" is the French designation for what kind of wine?
- A.
Ordinary Table Wine
- B.
Red Wine
- C.
Blended Wine
- D.
Sparkling Wine
Correct Answer
A. Ordinary Table Wine -
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